Vehicular Camera System for Improving a Driver's Visibility

Abstract

A vehicular camera system is used to improve a driver's visibility around the entire perimeter of their vehicle. The vehicular camera system includes a vehicle, a plurality of cameras, and at least one display panel. The plurality of cameras is external mounted around the vehicle and is preferably positioned at the front, the rear, the left side, and the right side of the vehicle. The plurality of cameras is used to capture real-time footage of the area surround the vehicle and transmits this real-time footage to the display panel. The display panel is peripherally mounted to the steering wheel so that the driver is able to easily view the real-time footage that is visually outputted by the display screen.

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[0001]The current application is a 371 of international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application PCT / IB2016 / 054406 filed on Jul. 20, 2017. The PCT application PCT / IB2016 / 054406 claims a restored priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62 / 360,095 filed on Jul. 8, 2016.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a vehicle camera system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a vehicle camera system that displays the complete surroundings of the vehicle to the driver while operating the vehicle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Car accidents are the result of a variety of factors. Such factors include, high speeds, treacherous weather conditions, distractions within the vehicle, distractions outside the vehicle, and malfunctions of the vehicle itself. However, one common factor that may easily affect a driver in comparison to other factors is a lack of full visibility around the vehicle. Not having full visibility of the su...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a vehicle camera system that improves the driver's visibility around the vehicle by integrating multiple cameras into the vehicle and mounting them on the dashboard. The cameras capture footage of the area surrounding the vehicle, which is then displayed on a plurality of screens in real-time for the driver. The system allows the driver to have a better view of the surroundings of the vehicle, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall safety.

Problems solved by technology

Such factors include, high speeds, treacherous weather conditions, distractions within the vehicle, distractions outside the vehicle, and malfunctions of the vehicle itself.

However, one common factor that may easily affect a driver in comparison to other factors is a lack of full visibility around the vehicle.

Not having full visibility of the surroundings in front of the vehicle may result in the driver running over an item or road block much smaller than the hood of the car.

Not having a full visibility of the surroundings behind the vehicle may result in the driver running over a person.

Not having full visibility of the surroundings along either side of the vehicle may result in the driver crashing into another vehicle as he or she makes a turn.

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